Supplemental Security Income

Supplemental Security Income SSI

The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program pays benefits to disabled adults and children who have limited income and resources.

SSI benefits also are payable to people 65 and older without disabilities who meet the financial limits.

What is Supplemental Security Income?

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a Federal income supplement program funded by general tax revenues (not Social Security taxes):

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    *It is designed to help aged, blind, and disabled people, who have little or no income; and

    * It provides cash to meet basic needs for food, clothing, and shelter.

You can apply for SSI benefits by:

    *Calling 1-800-772-1213 (or TTY 1-800-325-0778 if you are deaf or hard of hearing) and making an
      appointment to apply for SSI benefits. With an appointment, one of their representatives will help you apply
      for benefits. You can have an appointment to apply for benefits on the telephone or in person at your local
      Social Security office.

    * Having someone else call and make the appointment for you or assist you with your application for SSI
       benefits.

    *Visiting their office to apply without making an appointment, but you may have to wait awhile.

You will have to provide information and work with them to get documents concerning SSI eligibility.

You will have to file an application.

THEY do not have SSI applications online. Most of the forms to apply for SSI benefits are not designed for self completion. Their claims representative interviews you and uses a personal computer to complete the forms with information you give to them or someone else gives to them on your behalf.